- John Hansen
- October 10, 2020
‘Swamp Thing’ much better than previous screen versions
Nowadays, lots of things are remade that elicit groans from fans, but “Swamp Thing” is a property that was ripe for a remake – which
‘Swamp Thing’ much better than previous screen versions
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- John Hansen
- October 9, 2020
‘New Nightmare’ (1994) has great concept, poor execution
From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the seventh film, “Wes
- John Hansen
- October 7, 2020
‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) gives backstory
From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the sixth film, “Freddy’s
- John Hansen
- October 6, 2020
‘Pretty in Pink’ (1986) a perfect portrayal of imperfection
John Hughes’ writing talent and knack for capturing teenagers’ voices were on display pretty early, but his direction is a little clunky at the start
- John Hansen
- October 3, 2020
Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)
“Special” (2006) has the simplest of stories – Les (Michael Rapaport) participates in a clinical trial and finds that the pills give him superpowers –
- John Hansen
- October 2, 2020
A little Freddy goes a long way in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child’ (1989)
From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the fifth film, “A
- John Hansen
- October 1, 2020
Keaton mesmerizes as shady McDonald’s ‘Founder’ (2017)
In giving one of his many great performances of the 2010s, Michael Keaton brings to life one of the most compelling business stories of the
- John Hansen
- September 30, 2020
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ (1988) is sleep-inducing
From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the fourth film, “A
- John Hansen
- September 29, 2020
Bueller the real teacher in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ (1986)
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) – the fourth directorial effort from writer John Hughes – has two great messages that almost no one subscribes to
- John Hansen
- September 27, 2020
‘Relic’ (1997) an intense but simple adaptation
“Relic” (1995) is the book that launched the careers of authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and even after two decades’ worth of great mystery